A CARD

My answer to manifold letters relative to the return
of members that have gone out of The First Church of
Christ, Scientist, in Boston, is this: While my affections
plead for all and every one, and my desire is that
all shall be redeemed, I am not unmindful that the Scriptures
enjoin, "Let all things be done decently and in
order."
To continue one's connection with this church, or to
regain it, one must comply with the church rules. All
who desire its fellowship, and to become members of it,
must send in their petitions to this effect to the Clerk
of the church; and upon a meeting being called, the
First Members will determine the action of the church
on this subject.